<p>In this episode of Cyber Heroes Live, the hosts discuss the risks of browser-based password managers and recommend dedicated password manager apps for better security. </p>
<p>Chrome and Safari are the most commonly used browser-based password manager platforms, which remember and autofill passwords for various web pages. Despite their best efforts, their security features are still limited and vulnerable to cyber-attacks. </p>
<p>Here are 3 important questions:</p>
<ul>
 <li>What are browser-based password managers, and why are they not recommended?</li>
 <li>What are the limitations of browser-based password managers in terms of security features and vulnerability to cyber-attacks?</li>
 <li>What are dedicated password manager apps, and why are they recommended for better security?</li>
</ul>
<p>If you want to understand the answers to these questions, this episode of the CyberHeroes Podcast is for you.</p>
<p>As always, the aim is to help you, the listener, better protect your people, profits and reputation from cybercriminals.</p>
<p>If you get value from this, be sure to subscribe, and why not share it with someone you know who would also benefit from it?</p>
<p>Now plug in your ear buds and enjoy.</p>
<p><br></p>

Cyber Heroes

Mat Lock & Brad Lilly

Why You Should Avoid Using Browser-Based Password Managers

APR 3, 202312 MIN
Cyber Heroes

Why You Should Avoid Using Browser-Based Password Managers

APR 3, 202312 MIN

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<p>In this episode of Cyber Heroes Live, the hosts discuss the risks of browser-based password managers and recommend dedicated password manager apps for better security. </p> <p>Chrome and Safari are the most commonly used browser-based password manager platforms, which remember and autofill passwords for various web pages. Despite their best efforts, their security features are still limited and vulnerable to cyber-attacks. </p> <p>Here are 3 important questions:</p> <ul> <li>What are browser-based password managers, and why are they not recommended?</li> <li>What are the limitations of browser-based password managers in terms of security features and vulnerability to cyber-attacks?</li> <li>What are dedicated password manager apps, and why are they recommended for better security?</li> </ul> <p>If you want to understand the answers to these questions, this episode of the CyberHeroes Podcast is for you.</p> <p>As always, the aim is to help you, the listener, better protect your people, profits and reputation from cybercriminals.</p> <p>If you get value from this, be sure to subscribe, and why not share it with someone you know who would also benefit from it?</p> <p>Now plug in your ear buds and enjoy.</p> <p><br></p>